Agents of the Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested a 27-year-old man for reckless driving and endangering other road users after evading a traffic control in Artesa de Segre. The incident occurred on Thursday when officers from the Regional Traffic Area of the Catalan police had set up a prevention device at the L-512 crossing in this municipality in Noguera, and the suspect arrived in his vehicle. Instead of obeying the agents‘ instructions to stop at the roadside, the driver pressed the accelerator and fled at high speed, forcing the officers to initiate a pursuit with patrol vehicles.
During his escape, the man invaded the opposite lane and forced other vehicles on the road to pull over to avoid a serious accident. He continued his escape on the C-26, where he also entered a roundabout in the wrong direction, until he finally ended up crashing off the road while trying to enter an asphalt path. The Mossos agents who were chasing him were able to apprehend him and forced him to undergo the corresponding alcohol and drug tests, testing positive for THC consumption. In addition, upon identifying him, they found that he did not have a driver’s license and had never obtained one.
In light of this situation, the police officers immobilized the vehicle and arrested the man on charges of reckless driving, driving without ever having obtained a driver’s license, driving under the influence of drugs, and disobeying law enforcement. His arrest was lifted on Friday, and he was summoned for a speedy trial scheduled to take place next week at the Balaguer court. It is worth noting that this was not the first time he had been caught, as he had previously been reported for driving without ever having obtained a driver’s license.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of following traffic regulations to ensure the safety of all road users. It also highlights the consequences of driving under the influence of drugs and the legal repercussions of driving without a valid driver’s license. The swift action taken by the Mossos d’Esquadra in apprehending the suspect demonstrates their commitment to maintaining road safety and enforcing the law. It is essential for all drivers to adhere to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents and protect lives on the road.